Looking for a career in law enforcement?

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is hosting an open house. Come and tour the Police Academy, learn about what it takes to be a CMPD officer and watch live demonstrations. 

Saturday, March 21
12 – 4 p.m.
Police & Fire Training Academy,
1770 Shopton Road

Police officers and personnel representing Animal Care & Control, police cadets, communications dispatchers, police chaplains, police volunteers and representatives from the Police Explorers and Citizens on Patrol programs will be available to answer questions and talk about their careers or volunteer work. 

If you have any questions regarding the 2009 hiring process or the open house, contact the CMPD Recruitment Office at www.cmpd.org or call 704-432-1603.

CATS invites you to come learn about the transit art program and share your knowledge of proposed stations' past, present and future. Currently, CATS' Art-in-Transit program is focusing on the LYNX Blue Line Extension light rail project and the potential art for each station and the surrounding area.

Community representation is a critical component of the artist selection process. CATS seeks stories and ideas about each station area that may inspire or influence a commissioned artist to capture something unique. Collaborations with community centers, neighborhood associations, and local residents provide the historical content and social perspectives that guide a selection panel's decision-making process. 

Meeting times and locations are as follows:

Tuesday, March 24
6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
University Hills Baptist Church, Fellowship Hall
1500 Suther Road 

Tuesday, March 31
6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Sugaw Creek Presbyterian Church, Fellowship Hall
101 West Sugar Creek Road

The same information will be presented at both meetings. 

The LYNX Blue Line Extension is proposed to run from Ninth Street in Center City to I-485 in Northeast Charlotte. To learn more about CATS and rapid transit planning at www.ridetransit.org or call 704-336-RIDE.

Register today for this workshop that focuses on sustainable plant selection, turf management and responsible irrigation practices.

Saturday, March 28
9 a.m. to noon
Mountain Island Branch Library,
4420 Hoyt Galvin Way 

Space is limited. Reserve your spot by e-mailing mklein@ci.charlotte.nc.us or calling 704-391-5144 no later than Monday, March 23. This workshop is hosted by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Utilities and the N.C. Green Industry Council.

Submit your nominations for the 30th Annual Police Community Relations Awards. The award recognizes officers and work teams from the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department who have made outstanding contributions to the improvement of police and community relations in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg area.

Officers will be judged on their involvement in helping the community understand the police function and the citizen's role. Officers also will be considered if they have demonstrated extraordinary efforts in the area of crime prevention and their involvement in aiding neighborhoods handle their special problems.

To nominate an officer you can complete an online form at www.charmeck.org. Submissions are due Wednesday, April 1.

The awards ceremony will be held in May 2009. Contact Donna F. Sullivan for more information at sullivan@ci.charlotte.nc.us or call 704-336-3056.

Register today for Community University. CU is a neighborhood capacity building program dedicated to providing high quality training to Charlotte residents to improve the strength and vitality of neighborhood organizations and the overall quality of community life. Courses are intended to engage, inform and equip participants with the training and assistance necessary to help improve and maintain their communities.

All workshops are free and open to Charlotte residents.  To register, visit neighborhoods.charmeck.org and click on the CU icon or e-mail neighservs@ci.charlotte.nc.us.

Click on this link for the schedule of spring classes.

The CMPD HOPE Foundation is hosting the 14th Annual Burnette Nobles Memorial Golf Tournament in honor of Officers John Burnette and Andy Nobles. Mark your calendar for Monday, April 20 and reserve your foursome now.

Register by Monday, April 13 at www.cmpd.org or by e-mailing Officer Heidi Kimbell at hkimbell1@cmpd.org. Entry fee includes green fees, golf cart, lunch, snacks/refreshments and a gift bag for each player.

The tournament format is captain's choice "Best Ball" with two shotgun starts (7:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.). Trophies will be awarded for both shotguns, to teams placing in 1st, 2nd and 3rd place.

Tournament proceeds benefit the CMPD HOPE Foundation, which provides emergency assistance for CMPD employees in crisis, and the Burnette Nobles Memorial Fund, which provides programs and activities for disadvantaged youth and seniors and assistance for youth Christmas projects.

The Government Channel brings you the latest City Source episode on Thursday, March 19 at 7 p.m. which will feature the recognition of US Airways Flight Crew 1549. Tune in for updates on the LYNX Blue Line Extension and the future of Eastland Mall. You'll also learn about the Charlotte Earth Hour coming up Saturday, March 28.

For your convenience, you can view episodes of City Source online at www.charmeck.org by clicking on The Government Channel logo.